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Archive for December 2007

December 14th, 2007

Sir Paul Plans Australian Tour

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It’s been 15 years since he last visited our shores, but it looks like Sir Paul McCartney will tour Australia next year.
Sir Paul told The Sunday Telegraph he is waiting to put the nasty business of his divorce behind him before confirming his 2008 touring commitments.
“Next […]

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December 13th, 2007

Ricki-Lee Sets Sights on Global Domination

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It looks like leaving the Young Divas could be the smartest thing Ricki-Lee Coulter ever did. While her former band mates have released yet another album of 80s dance covers, Ricki-Lee’s exciting originals are attracting attention all over the world.
Ricki-Lee has just signed a major record […]

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December 13th, 2007

Sir Elton Loves Sydney

Sir Elton John has given the city of Sydney a big thumbs up.
“Sydney has always been a special place for me,” Sir Elton said in this week’s Time Out Sydney mag. “It is one of the most vibrant and magical cities in the world.”
In fact, Elton loves Sydney so much that it was his base […]

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December 12th, 2007

Nat Says Idol Rules

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It seems just about anyone who’s anyone has taken a pot shot at this year’s Australian Idol competition. We expect this sort of behavior from so-called “credible” artists, but recently even past winner Guy Sebastian and judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson had something to say. Guy called […]

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December 12th, 2007

Lionel Richie, Marcia Hines, and Mahalia Barnes @ Bimbadgen Estate - December 8

Attending a concert the day before moving house may be insane to some, but that’s exactly what I did last Saturday. I left the chaotic mess of boxes in my apartment for a little music therapy at one of the Hunter Valley’s famous Day on the Green events. This time around I was treated to […]

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December 12th, 2007

Confessions of an Internet Deprived Blogger

My regular readers might have noticed it’s been a little quiet around here. I apologise for that. I moved house last weekend and I hoped queuing up posts for that weekend was enough. I was optimistic enough to think the internet would be here waiting for me, and I could get back to blogging straight […]

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December 9th, 2007

Sydney Celebrates Strummer

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It’s amazing to think it’s been five years since the late great Joe Strummer of The Clash passed away. Sydney fans can pay their respects at a tribute concert at the end of the month.
On December 22, The Gaelic will host Revolution Rock - A Joe Strummer Tribute Night. […]

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December 8th, 2007

Special Effects Aplenty in New Delta Video

No expense has been spared in the production of the film clip for Delta Goodrem’s new song, “Believe Again.”
According to The Daily Telegraph it uses more than 100 special effects, which is more than most feature films! It took more than six weeks to create the visual masterpiece with teams in Australia, Los Angeles, and […]

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December 7th, 2007

Sunk Loto Reform For Surfers Show

Sunk Loto called it quits earlier this year, but the Gold Coast lads seem to have reconsidered. At least for now.
The hard rocking outfit will play a show at the Hard Rock Café in Surfers Paradise on December 14, and it may not be their last.
“We truly don’t know what’s going to happen after this […]

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December 6th, 2007

High Voltage Industry Exposé

If you’re stuck for a Christmas gift for the music fan in your life, or just want to treat yourself, I may have the answer.
Renowned music journo Christie Eliezer has just released his latest book High Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll - The Movers and Shakers in the Australian Rock Industry, and it promises to be […]

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